Central Massachusetts · Town guide
Living in Fitchburg, MA.
A hilly former mill city with Fitchburg State University, two commuter rail stations, and one of the lowest single-family medians of the towns I cover.
Fitchburg at a glance
- Median single-family
- $420,000
- ▲ 1.2% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $357,250
- ▲ 0.6% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 49
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 98.6%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $13.29
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 42,145
- 2024 Census estimate, +0.5% since 2020
- To Boston
- 41 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- Commuter rail
Fitchburg market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $420,000 | $357,250 |
| Change vs. last year | ▲ 1.2% | ▲ 0.6% |
| Sales closed | 167 | 38 |
| Median days on market | 49 | 48 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 98.6% | 98.2% |
| For sale at month end | 58 | 11 |
| Months of supply | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Fitchburg Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Fitchburg compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | $420,000 ▲ 1.2% | $357,250 | 49 | $13.29 |
| Leominster | $487,500 ▲ 1.4% | $299,000 | 38 | $13.66 |
| Gardner | $380,000 0.0% | $272,000 | 38 | $13.77 |
| Clinton | $525,000 ▲ 14.1% | $415,000 | 29 | $12.98 |
| Holden | $581,950 ▼ 5.4% | $360,000 | 35 | $13.48 |
| Shrewsbury | $699,000 ▼ 0.6% | $511,125 | 38 | $11.50 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Fitchburg.
What is it like to live in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg is a hilly city along the Nashua River with a historic downtown, Fitchburg State University, and the western end of the Fitchburg commuter rail line.
It's one of the most affordable places to buy with a rail connection to Boston, and it's popular with investors.
What are Fitchburg's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | Historic buildings, the university, and the train | City living and rail access |
| Cleghorn | Dense neighborhood with many multifamilies | Investment options |
| West Fitchburg | Residential areas near the Wachusett station | Rail access and space |
| Outer neighborhoods | Suburban and rural streets | More land |
What does housing look like in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg has many two- and three-families, older single-families, and some condos. Prices are low relative to the rest of the state, so condition matters a lot to value.
How is the commute from Fitchburg to Boston?
Fitchburg has two commuter rail stations on the Fitchburg Line into North Station: Fitchburg downtown and Wachusett. Route 2 serves drivers. It's a long commute to Boston.
Where do people spend time in Fitchburg?
- Coggshall Park
- The Fitchburg Art Museum
- Downtown and the Nashua River
What should buyers and sellers know about Fitchburg?
- Condition drives value; inspect thoroughly.
- Older multifamilies need careful review of heating, electrical, and porches.
- Fitchburg's residential tax rate is higher than many eastern towns; use the calculator on this page.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Fitchburg Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Fitchburg have a train to Boston?
Yes. Fitchburg has two stations, Fitchburg and Wachusett, on the MBTA's Fitchburg Line into North Station.
Is Fitchburg good for investing?
Low prices and a large supply of multifamilies attract investors, but condition and tenant demand vary block by block.
MBTA stations in Fitchburg
- Commuter rail: Fitchburg, Wachusett (Fitchburg Line)
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Fitchburg home cost per month?
Pre-filled with Fitchburg's median single-family price and its FY2026 tax rate. Change anything. This is an estimate for planning, not a loan quote.
How I help in Fitchburg
Three ways to start.
Buy in Fitchburg
What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.
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A price grounded in Fitchburg sales, a plan for what to fix, and a clear read on every offer.
Get a home valuationInvest in Fitchburg
Two- and three-families run as numbers: rents, expenses, financing, and condition.
Multifamily & investingQuick answers about Fitchburg.
What is the median home price in Fitchburg, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Fitchburg was $420,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $415,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $357,250. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Fitchburg?
Single-family homes that sold in Fitchburg during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 49 days on market and sold for 98.6% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Fitchburg, MA?
Fitchburg's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $13.29 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $5,580 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there public transit from Fitchburg to Boston?
Yes. MBTA service in Fitchburg: commuter rail: Fitchburg, Wachusett (Fitchburg Line). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.
MLS listings
Fitchburg homes for sale right now.
Active and coming-soon listings in Fitchburg, through my Ruuster home search. Save a search to hear about new ones as they come on.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.